Recently, I attended Hyper Japan, the UK's biggest J-culture and anime convention (and it's seriously worth going to, if you've got a pair of comfortable shoes). There was, as you can imagine, plenty to do and to see - and in the way of geek fashion, it was heaven.
It's where I fell head over … [Read more...]

If you want to accessorize your favourite outfit with a bit of geektastic bling, look no further than good old Etsy to find the right accessory for you. Whether it's a statement necklace with a Cthulhu pendant, or a pair of silver plated Legen dary cufflinks that would make Barney Stinson himself … [Read more...]

All-over white, interspersed with occasional flashes of strong colour, is a big feature of winter 2013 dressing, and this look is perfectly aligned with what we're seeing in the world of designer tech. It's a look that's very easy on the eye - especially after a few seasons of pattern mania.
The … [Read more...]

If you're one of those bookworms who occasionally leaves the house (they must exist somewhere, right?) you might want to make yourself look presentable whilst still letting the world know you'd rather be at home reading.
Luckily, Bookish England has your demographic totally pegged. It has … [Read more...]

Just discovered your child need glasses? Good news! Specsavers has just launched a range of children's glasses that should appeal to the bespectacled offspring of any geek parent.
There are three super-strong titanium designs in various colours to chose from. Plus there is also an exciting range … [Read more...]

The very best shoes reflect your creativity and personality. I've been on the hunt for the best customised dorkish shoe collections out there.
Hopefully, it will inspire you to get creative yourself!
Star Wars Themed
These Star Wars heels from Etsy are inspired by R2D2 and C3PO. The designer … [Read more...]

We're starting to get really excited about the new series of Arrested Development.
Jason Bateman has tweeted a photo of Michael Cera on set – "My son arriving yesterday" – and filming starts in a couple of weeks.
But when we saw this amazing Dr Tobias Manhattan T-shirt we nearly suffered a … [Read more...]

If you're not content with dressing your children up in superhero t-shirts and babygrows, you can now take the geek thing a whole step further by dressing yourself up in a matching top.
[Related: Marvel Super-Hoodies]
People will think it's cute and not at all weird.
Fabric Flavours, makers … [Read more...]

"Are you looking for comfort when you exercise? Do you suffer from exhausted feet? Then Incredisocks may be just what you need!"
So says the press release. Personally, I never expect comfort when I exercise (usually I expect early death and/or heart failure) and the only part of me that suffers … [Read more...]

Mouldable orthopaedic soles for my shoes that can be customised at home are definitely my idea of a good time. I suffer from back pain at the best of times (who doesn't?) so I have always meant to go and stump up the cash for some proper shoe inserts to help my posture.
The Sole custom footbeds … [Read more...]

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